The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-08-05
THE co CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL.
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Tie celebration of the ono liundredth an
niversary OF the adoption of the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, to be held in
Philadelphia, September 10Th, 10th, and
18th, promises to be one of the most in
teresting events that ever occurred in this
country, and will rank second only to the
great Centennial of 1876. The Commits
sion, composed of some of the foremost
men in the land, is fully organized, the
President OF the United States and his
Cabinet are in cordial cooperation. and
the Governors of all the States are aiding
in the execution of the general plan.
A larger number of troops Of different
States will doubtless participate in the
military feature, than were ever gathered
before ON a civic occasion; the industrial
display is expected 10 be the finest and
most comprehensive ever seen i'll that city,
and tue commemorative services, presided
over by the Chief Magistrate and addressed
by Mr.. Justice Miller of the Supreme
Court, will be the most imposing ceremony
ever held in America.
The programme as outlined by the Com
mission is as follows:
The 18th of September is assigned for a
professional industrial display. This dis
play, moving in long procession, mounted
upon ears prepared for the purpose, and
accompanied by various civic organiza-
t;a,1o nrnp.;cac ia La n foo I'm pa nf brilliant
and historic interest. In the evening of
that day the Governor of Pennsylvania
will hold a public reception in honor of the
Governors of the States and Territories
present at the celebration.
The 10th of September is assigned for
the military parade and review of the regi-
ments and companies of the militia of the
several States and Territories, a%ccompan-
led by their respective Governors and
stats, and by detachments from the army
and navy of the United States, detailed for
that occasion. From the returns already
received the commission expects the pres
encc of from ten TO fifteen thousand State
troops. One State alone offers seven thou
sand troops in honor of the occasion. 1t
is also intended, if practicable, to illus
trate in this parade the contrast between
the military arms and equipments of Rev
dictionary times and those of the present
day. The cooperation of the army and
navy of the United States has been as
sured to the Commission. In the evening
of the same day will occur a public recep-
tion in honor of the President Of the United
States, with the Governors, representatives
of foreign governments, military, &c.
The nth Of September is devoted to the
special services of commemoration, at
which the President of the United States
will preside. The Grafton Will be pro-
nounced by Mr.. Justice Miller, of the SUI
preme Court of the United States. In adj
dition there will be 4 poem, national
hymns, vocal and instrumental music, &c.
Various other entertainments are offered
by citizens during the progress of the eel
ebration.
In order to accommodate the vast null
titude of people who will desire to witness
and participate in this national tete in hon.
or of liberty, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Philadelphia from all stations on their
lines east of Pittsburg and Erie September
sth to 18th, good to return until the 22d,
inclusive, at two cents per mile.
Special excursions by special trains from
various points will be arranged, the de-
tails Of which will be published later
through the press and other means of pub
lie announcement.
In the meantime it will be well to under
line the dates, and arrange to visit the city
as a spectator of the great demonstration,
which appeals to the patriotism of every
American, as well as every friend of free
dom.